Driver Manager

We are looking for an influential leader to motivate and guide a team of drivers. You will be managing a critical piece of business. You will focus on exceeding the goals of on-time service, MPG results, and retention. You will create a team atmosphere where members feel valued. You will break through any barriers to build a solid partnership with the customer.

As a Driver Manager, you will:

• Be responsible for direct supervision of 30-40 drivers, routes and service to ensure highest quality of customer service and safety.

• Build strong relationships with your driver team through integrity and accountability

• Safely dispatch drivers and freight in accordance with company policy and federal guidelines.

• Conduct regular coaching on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to include safety, performance and equipment maintenance.

• Assist the planners in reworking freight and manage the change communication.

• Respond to internal and external customer needs by answering emails, phone calls, tracking freight, and load recovery to service our customer.

• Coach your driver team to success and safety compliance.

• Think critically in an ever changing industry.

• Be responsible for driver team retention.

• Partner with drivers, planners and customer service to meet customer and service expectations.

• Approve driver pay and driver bill of lading (BOL) submission.

• Be decisive and provide solutions to driver needs and issues.

Take a look at PTI's advantages for operations professionals and apply today:

• Profit-sharing up to 8%

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

• Employer contributions to your Health Savings Account

• Paid Time Off

• Short term disability and long term disability

• Company-paid life insurance / AD&D

• 401(k) with company match up to (3%)

• Paid Time Off

• Drive Your Wellbeing program (third party nurse partner available at no cost to you for financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing support)

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Ongoing training and employee development opportunities

• Ability to work remote (hybrid)